Granby Theater
421 Granby Street,
Norfolk,
VA
23510
421 Granby Street,
Norfolk,
VA
23510
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I ran shows here in 1967-68 as an extra board operator for Local 550, the now long-gone IA operator’s local. Alonzo T. Hughes was the BA then and set all the projectionist calls from the booth office. It was mostly a B run house then with a heavy Navy attendance and had seen better days. Still, the equipment was well-maintained and was an easy booth to work.
Also known as the Granby Mall Cinema as shown in this 1981 photo.
If you haven’t been to a wedding or corporate yet…you’re missing out!
I attended a wedding at Granby Theater last weekend and WOW! This place is breathtaking. I just told my boss to have our next holiday party booked here, Can’t wait!
Here is a June 2007 article about the possible re-opening of the Granby:
http://hamptonroads.com/node/282101
Here is a recent photo of the Granby Theater. 4 Sale
Granby Theater is currently closed for business.
Norfolk says Granby Theater can’t offer entertainment or alcohol
Here is an April 28, 2005 article with photos of the Granby Theater.
This is a photo of the Granby Theater before it was restored.
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Hope this link works.
The theater reopened on 4/28/05 per the Virginian-Pilot.
The Premiere is still not open. Owner is apparently finding new expensive problems with this old theatre. My impression is he is doggedly persistent, and will stick with it until all the repair work is complete.
I’m currently restoring all the plaster work in this theater. The photos will be availible soon. This project started last summer, and is projected to open sometime early this summer. The new name for the theater is The Premiere. The facade and marquee will also be restored. The owners have a website “in progress” at www.premierenorfolk.com
I was able to tour this theatre yesterday. Currently it is undergoing extensive renovation scheduled to be completed in May. It will be a nightclub/comedy club/concert venue. The renovation is re-working the space to include a variety of seating options with tables and chairs, theater seats, etc with multiple levels. A dance floor will be created just in front of the stage. Though the theatre will not be used for films, one of the old projectors will be on display. Much of the original plaster was damaged and had to be removed, but ceiling medallions and pedaments are being re-created. Currently the old marquee is down, but is in the process of being restored and re-installed. This theatre has been closed since 1985. It was a movie house. In 1967 it had an extensive renovation and was used for the road show engagements of CAMELOT and FUNNY GIRL. The downtown area unfortunately was in decline and by the early seventies they has slipped to low grade action and horror films. Great to see that three theatres in downtown Norfolk ( the Loews, The Norva and now the Granby) have found new uses. The re-birth of that area is inspiring.
What a treasure! If anyone knows who bought the house please
let me know as I’d sure love to be involved with any film booking
needs.
ok thank you for the info. I sure it will be great when it’s all done thanks again
It must have been bought, it is now going through renovation! This place will be great when it opens.
Hello my name is Darren, Im interested in buying this theater. If you have anymore information in the granby please contact me at Thank you and i hope to hear from someone soon. In regards to who owns it know and maybe how i can contact them.